Ethiopia Launches Ambitious $12.5 Billion Hub to Build Africa’s Biggest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines initiated a $12.5 billion construction project for Africa's largest airport in Bishoftu, set for completion in 2030.
Located 45 km southeast of Addis...
U.S. Pressure and Political Realignment Fuel Investor Optimism in Latin America
Investor sentiment toward Latin America has turned increasingly bullish as U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertive moves in Venezuela and support for market-friendly leaders elsewhere...
CAR President Invites Putin as Russia Deepens Influence
The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, according to Russian state...
Ukraine’s Post-War Reconstruction May Fuel Billion-Dollar European Deals
While global attention remains fixed on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the potential post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is emerging as a major...
Afghan Trade Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Pakistan Border Closures
Afghanistan’s trade showed surprising resilience in 2025, despite repeated closures of key border crossings with Pakistan. The disruptions, linked to ongoing security tensions, could...
India Antitrust Probe Finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL Colluded on Prices
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has found that major steelmakers including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL breached antitrust...
Trump’s Venezuela Raid Tests Markets on Geopolitical Risk
The audacious U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has plunged Latin America into uncertainty and thrust geopolitical risk back into investors’ minds. Despite...
China Courts Ireland to Mend Strained Ties with EU
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that Beijing wants to deepen economic and trade cooperation with Ireland, presenting stronger bilateral...
Dollar Starts 2026 Slightly Higher After Steepest Annual Fall in Eight Years
The U.S. dollar opened 2026 modestly higher on Friday after suffering its biggest annual decline in eight years. Thin holiday trading and closed markets...
Global Stocks Start 2026 Firmly as Precious Metals Rally Extends
Global equity markets opened 2026 on a positive note in thin holiday trading, extending momentum from a strong year-end rally. Activity was muted due...